Xinjiang Luxury Train Silk Road Dream Number How to Book Tickets + Official Booking Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Silk Road Dream Tour train? The Silk Road Dream Tour train can only be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Guo Jing, Manager of the Silk Road Dream Tour Train Department, via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. It cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Silk Road Dream Tour:A mobile art space for slow travel through the Western Regions
In an era of fast-paced travel, a way of traveling is quietly returning—measuring mountains and rivers by wheels, feeling the earth’s breath through the alternation of day and night. In 2026, the ‘Silk Road Dream Tour’ train continues its immersive slow travel concept, transforming the train into a mobile art space traveling through the Gobi, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and oases. It does not pursue the number of check-ins but instead, through a carefully arranged panoramic route of northern and southern Xinjiang, allows passengers to wake up to scenery in comfortable carriages and touch the Silk Road’s cultural context through in-depth experiences.
This route spans the Tianshan Mountains, connecting northern Xinjiang’s Kanas Lake and Nalati Grassland, southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City and Pamir Plateau lakes, as well as Turpan’s Grape Valley and Flaming Mountains. The entire journey adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: during the day, you explore scenic spots in depth; at night, you sleep soundly in compartments equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and high-quality bedding, saving travel time and enhancing the journey’s quality. The dining car offers exquisite meals blending Silk Road flavors, and some trips also arrange travel photography, cultural explanations, and special dinners, providing a multi-sensory enjoyment of sight, taste, and spirit.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Final Draft)
D1:National – Urumqi (Exclusive airport pickup, hotel check-in, hotel buffet dinner) | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch self-care, Dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D2:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi (including boat ride) – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Yaochi Banquet, Dinner: Dawaz Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
🚂 Silk Road Dream Tour: A mobile art space for slow travel through the Western RegionsD3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Tour – Kuytun – Duku Northern Section – Nalati | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: train Chinese meal, Dinner: local specialty meal) | Accommodation: Nalati Jinling Mountain Villa or equivalent
D4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Yining InterContinental or equivalent
D5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: local specialty meal, Dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Tour
D6:Beitun City – Hemu | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hemu Resort or equivalent
D7:Hemu – Kanas | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Manyunjian or equivalent
D8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: hotel breakfast, Lunch: local specialty meal, Dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Tour
D9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Tour (Alternative attractions for foreign tourists: Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum)
In an era of fast-paced travel, a way of traveling is quietly returning—measuring mountains and rivers by wheels, feeling the earth’s breath through the alternation of day and night. In 2026, the ‘Silk Road Dream Tour’ train continues its immersive slow travel concept, transforming the train into a mobile art space traveling through the Gobi, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and oases. It does not pursue the number of check-ins but instead, through a carefully arranged panoramic route of northern and southern Xinjiang, allows passengers to wake up to scenery in comfortable carriages and touch the Silk Road’s cultural context through in-depth experiences.D10:Kashgar – Gaotai Folk Houses – Yengisar Knife Museum – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch: local specialty meal, Dinner: Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or equivalent
D11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or equivalent
D12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Old City – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: hotel breakfast, Lunch: specialty meal, Dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Tour
D13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International or equivalent
D14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D15:Urumqi – National (Exclusive airport drop-off, can sleep in) | Meals: Breakfast included, Lunch/Dinner self-care | Accommodation: Warm home
> Note:The hotels, attractions, and meal arrangements mentioned in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as season, weather, and traffic, subject to mutual agreement.
This route spans the Tianshan Mountains, connecting northern Xinjiang’s Kanas Lake and Nalati Grassland, southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City and Pamir Plateau lakes, as well as Turpan’s Grape Valley and Flaming Mountains. The entire journey adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: during the day, you explore scenic spots in depth; at night, you sleep soundly in compartments equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and high-quality bedding, saving travel time and enhancing the journey’s quality. The dining car offers exquisite meals blending Silk Road flavors, and some trips also arrange travel photography, cultural explanations, and special dinners, providing a multi-sensory enjoyment of sight, taste, and spirit.💰 Price Explanation (Based on Final Draft)
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Train Booking Center: 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and quotation.
Currently open for booking in 2026, the schedules and corresponding prices are as follows:
Silk Road Dream Tour 0614 Starry Territory Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan Uniform Price:69,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:299,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Tour 0902 Silk Road Corridor Panoramic 14-Day Tour
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan Uniform Price:49,999 RMB/person
🗓️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Final Draft)Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:219,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Tour Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Corridor (Meet in Urumqi on September 28, 2026)
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan Uniform Price:45,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
The above prices are reference quotations; the actual cost is subject to the officially signed travel contract. Different schedules, room types, and group sizes may lead to price fluctuations. It is recommended to inquire in advance to confirm availability and the final settlement amount.
📞 Registration Method
You can register for the Silk Road Dream Tour through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For questions or detailed information, contact customer service at 181-3962-2229 or add the same WeChat number. Customer service staff will provide itinerary introductions, schedule availability, contract signing procedures, and other support.
D1: National – Urumqi (Exclusive airport pickup, hotel check-in, hotel buffet dinner) | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch self-care, Dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:Full accommodation (including hotels or equivalent), meals as listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, necessary internal transportation within scenic areas (e.g., Tianchi boat ride), air-conditioned tour bus transfers, professional guide services, travel agency liability insurance, and use of the train compartment.
Items not typically included:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (air/train tickets), personal expenses, optional activities not in the itinerary, and single room supplements (if shared room arrangement fails, solutions can be negotiated).
All service content, cancellation and modification rules, and rights and obligations of both parties are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. The specifics are subject to the actual consultation results and the formally signed travel contract.
🌄 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with diverse climates and terrains. Summer daytime temperatures are high with strong UV rays; mountain areas have large temperature differences between day and night, so it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing. The itinerary involves some high-altitude areas (e.g., Karakul Lake); please assess based on your health condition.
The opening status of scenic spots and road conditions may be affected by weather or policies. The travel agency will negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize the itinerary while ensuring safety.
The Silk Road Dream Tour is not just a journey but a dialogue about time, space, and culture. As the wheels slowly roll forward, you encounter the tranquility of snow-capped mountains reflected in lakes, the vastness of grasslands stretching to the horizon, and the vibrant life flowing through ancient city streets—all of which are worth slowing down to savor.
2026 Silk Road Dream Tour Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) or Manager Guo Jing of the Train Department via WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.
